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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.50, 3,416.19 and 1,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.50, 3,416.19 and 1,544 is: 2,130.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.50 : 3,416.19 = 1,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.50/3,416.19 = 1,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.50x = 3,416.19 × 1,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.50x = 5,274,597.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,274,597.36/2,475.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.72

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